Re: ankle fracture and dislocation injury

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Vickie) wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
> On 7-8-03 I slipped from a single unattached step at my University.  I
> fractured both sides of my right ankle and dislocated it.  I had
> sergury with use of a plate and pins to correct.  My doctor could said
> we wont know extent of ligament damage, perminant damage, future
> arthrites, future range of motion, or future surgery.  He did say that
> this was the worst ankle injury and that loss of motion, stiffness and
> possible future arthrites are associated with this injury.  It should
> take one year for me to feel recovered, however many problems
> associated will not surface until years later.  My attorney said I
> can't get life time medical on my foot instead I'll receive a one lump
> sum settelment.
> 
> I know one person with 5 year old ankle fracture and dislocation
> undergoing $40,000 sergury (this is not his first sergury).  Another
> with 1 yr old severe ankle sprang, still has daily pain and swelling. 
> Another with 10 yr ankle break with current pain.
> 
> I am a single mom with two children and I have lost income associated
> with my injury.  If I loose my home, will it be included with my claim
> and to what extent?  Also, is there any organizations that may provide
> me with financial assistance durring this time (the bills are piling
> up and threats of stop service are in place: I have provided my
> attorney with Mortgage late notices, but no relief for now).
> 
> I have many questions and would like ankle injury patients or experts
> to share thier experiences and knowledge with me.
> 
> What types of future problems exist? Arthrites? Pain? Limited motion? 
> How will I be able to put a financial out look on my future medical
> needs?
> 
> Any information or shared experiences will be very helpful to me. 
> Thank you.

Perhaps, you may be happy to hear that I am doing better now.  I have
begun walking with an ankle splint and I am able to move my ankle a
little more than  I oringinally wrote this message.  I am forming
fiberosis around the joint which limits movement and I am still under
50% movement.  I am still concerned about the law suite and my
finances, so please send me your stories and information about this
specific injury.